DSC, considering a bail application in a GST evasion...

DSC, considering a bail application in a GST evasion investigation, held that pre-trial incarceration was unwarranted as the case rests on documentary evidence already seized and the applicant's statements have been recorded. The court found no criminal antecedents, noted the applicant's cooperation with MGST authorities, and observed that further custodial interrogation was unnecessary. It emphasized that apprehensions of absconding or tampering with evidence could be adequately addressed through stringent conditions. The offence is triable by the DSC and is of a compoundable nature under GST law; similarly situated co-accused directors have already been granted bail. Accordingly, the applicant was ordered to be provisionally released on bail subject to specified conditions.